How can the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards be used for children with disabilities?
The principles upon which these Standards are designed include the importance of individualized programming decisions for all children. While the vast majority of students with disabilities should be expected to work toward and achieve these standards, accommodations and modifications will need to be individually identified and implemented. For children with disabilities, these decisions are made as part of their individualized family service plan (IFSP) or individual education program (IEP) plans developed by Birth to 3 or the school districts IEP team. This team could include Birth to three or school personnel as well as child care and Head Start personnel and the childs parent. Persons working with children with disabilities will need to pay special attention to the IFSP or IEP and how curriculum adaptations and special education services can be provided to meet each childs individually identified developmental needs. Some accommodations and/or modifications may be necessary as youn
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